Meri Kirihimete!
We wish you all a safe and happy festive season, and a new year full of promise and success. Our offices will be closed from Friday December 20 and will reopen on Monday, January 6 2025.
Tour NIWA's Kaharoa II next month
Kaharoa II intends to make a port call into Nelson, which will give locals a chance to get a glimpse of the latest addition to the NIWA research fleet.
Have your say on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
The trustees of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua have resolved to make a submission to the Government strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. We urge all our whānau to do the same.
Save your precious memories for the future
Until the end of February, Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru are offering help to get your VHS tapes digitised.
Relaxed learning at Kia Pai Te Reo Wānanga
A cohort of whānau who have been taking fortnightly online sessions for several months recently attended a wānanga at Te Āwhina Marae, Motueka.
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball
A great crowd attended the Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball on Monday at Ūkaipō. Everyone enjoyed wonderful whakawhanaungatanga, beautiful kai, a visit from Hāna Koko.
Whenua Iti Outdoors Film Competition
This summer, Whenua Iti Outdoors is inviting young people under 24 to get outside, explore the wild, and share your outdoor adventure! Prizes to the value of $2000 on offer
Tōtara a taonga linking past and future
Nā Arthur Phillips A beautiful occasion marked Spring Creek School’s recent 150th Anniversary in Wairau. As one of the mana whenua
Te Ipukarea 2025: register your interest
Registering early helps us ensure there is enough accommodation and kai, and merch, for whānau who wish to attend.
Te Pūtahitanga funds open
Applications for three key funding streams from Te Pūtahitanga are open until February 12. Read more about the funds and how to apply.
Kiingi Tuheitia Portrait Award: How to enter for 2025
Open to all Māori artists under 35, the first prize in 2025 is $20,000.
Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.